Life zones and habitat: Subalpine and alpine. Bogs, marshes, soggy meadows, along ponds and streams and edges of snowfields. Plant: Erect perennial, single, leafless stem to 8 inches tall. Leaves: Basal, heart-shaped, thick, short-stalked, up to 3 inches long; smooth edges or somewhat toothed.Inflorescence: One or two bowl-shaped flowers on each stem, 2/3 to 1-1/2 inches across with no petals but 8 to 10 white to yellowish sepals; center with many yellow, protruding stamens and pistils. References: Decription adapted from "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel and SEINet.